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Mumbai, March 12, 2025 – The BSE Sensex surged 289.83 points to reach 74,392.15 in early trade on Wednesday, while the Nifty climbed 79.5 points to 22,577.40. However, the initial gains were short-lived as market volatility intensified, leading the indices to flatten out amid global trade tariff uncertainties.
Market Movers: Gainers & Losers
Top Losers on Sensex:
- Asian Paints
- Zomato
- Hindustan Unilever
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Axis Bank
- Infosys
- HCL Technologies
- Tech Mahindra
- Nestle India
- Bajaj Finance
Top Gainers on Sensex:
- NTPC
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Sun Pharma
- IndusInd Bank
- Tata Motors
- Adani Ports
- HDFC Bank
- Mahindra & Mahindra
Global Market Trends & Economic Concerns
The volatility in Indian markets is mirroring global uncertainty, primarily due to trade tariff policies. According to V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services:
"Global markets are weak and jittery due to concerns over tariff policies. This uncertainty may linger, and if reciprocal tariffs take effect in early April, markets could see further downside."
Across Asia, Seoul and Tokyo were trading higher, while Hong Kong and Shanghai remained in negative territory. Meanwhile, Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday, reflecting ongoing economic concerns.
Oil Prices & Global Economic Indicators
- Brent Crude oil prices rose 0.65% to $70.01 per barrel, signaling possible inflationary pressures.
- Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹2,823.76 crore on March 11, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought ₹2,001.79 crore worth of shares.
Trump's Return & Global Stock Market Volatility
Since Donald Trump’s return as the 47th U.S. President, stock markets worldwide have faced significant turbulence. According to Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research) at Mehta Equities Ltd:
"Global stock markets have been extremely volatile since Trump’s return, with US stocks facing their worst start to a presidential term since 2009."
Closing Figures from March 11, 2025
- The BSE Sensex ended 12.85 points lower at 74,102.32.
- The NSE Nifty gained 37.60 points, closing at 22,497.90.
Market Outlook: More Volatility Ahead?
With trade tariff tensions rising and global economic instability persisting, investors should brace for continued market swings. Analysts suggest a cautious approach, as further downside risks remain if geopolitical and trade uncertainties escalate.
